MY GREEK ISLAND PODCAST

Greek Orthodox Easter is just around the corner and Maria has been getting a lot of questions on releasing an easter episode..... so George and Maria thought this would be a great time to re-release episode 29 and travel you to some of the most popular islands in Greece to spend the Greek Orthodox Easter. Tune in to hear about easter traditions and why the specific destinations are so popular. Also, we answer the questions on Easter sent in by our listeners. And as always, we share a lot of useful information to keep in mind for your visit to Greece over Easter. Also read the dedicated post on the My Greek Island website here to learn about some other destinations not mentioned on this episode and also, tune in to the dedicated episodes on Santorini and Syros to learn more about the top things to do on the island. Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram @mygreekisland to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature. If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM. There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next? #MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. On this episode, George and Maria continue their new mini series of Bitesize Greek. This episode will focus on top phrases for your first time in Greece. Tune in to learn some key phrases when visiting Greece. Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land for inspiration for your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the MGI adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature. If you liked the episode, please leave a rating and review, and subscribe or follow to be notified as soon as future episodes are released. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM. There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next? #MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. On this episode, George and Maria talk about Halkidiki and specifically the peninsula of Kassandra or the "first leg" as referred to in Greek, as it is the first of three peninsulas close to the city of Thessaloniki. Additionally, this episode is special! Tune in to find out why, our top recommendations and more! Greek phrases shared on the episode: Like Halikidiki - no where!: San tin Chalkidikí den échei! (In Greek: Σαν την Χαλκιδική δεν έχει!) Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land for inspiration for your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the MGI adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature. If you liked the episode, please leave a rating and review, and subscribe or follow to be notified as soon as future episodes are released. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM. There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next? #MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. On this episode, George and Maria talk about the island of Serifos, an island so many of you have asked for a dedicated episode on - and as you can see, your wish is our command! Tune in to find out our top recommendations and more! Greek phrases shared on the episode: How do I get to the main square?: Pós tha páo stin plateía? (In Greek: Πώς θα πάω στην πλατεία;) Further Podcast Listening: SifnosSyrosKythnosAlternative islands with Kids48 Hours in AthensAthens - A GreekendThe Athens Riviera Other: Trek routes in Serifos Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land for inspiration for your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the MGI adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature. If you liked the episode, please leave a rating and review, and subscribe or follow to be notified as soon as future episodes are released. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM. There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next? #MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Maria talks about some new additions to the Podcast, the advertisements which thanks to all you listeners we were able to add to the podcast and the Patreon, offering access to exclusive content and ad free episodes. Patreon is a way for you to support the show with a small monthly contribution, and for us to give back to you in any way we can. We have created three Tiers for you; the My Greek Islander Tier, the My Greek Islander Wanderlust Tier and the My Greek Island Superfan, with each Tier offering different benefits and exclusive content. To find out more about the Tiers, listen to the episode or check out our page on Patreon here. We will look to add addition benefits for our Patreon subscribers and of course as always, we are definitely open to feedback, so please get in touch and let us know if you think there is anything more we should include in our Tiers!! Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land for inspiration for your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the MGI adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature. If you liked the episode, please leave a rating and review, and subscribe or follow to be notified as soon as future episodes are released. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM. There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next? #MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. On this episode, George and Maria continue their new mini series of Bitesize Greek. This episode will focus on the Supermarket when you travel to Greece. Tune in to learn key vocabulary around the Supermarket and how to ask for things in your essential list when visiting Greece. Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land for inspiration for your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the MGI adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature. If you liked the episode, please leave a rating and review, and subscribe or follow to be notified as soon as future episodes are released. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM. There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next? #MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. On this episode, George and Maria talk about Greece's national board game, known as Tavli. Tune in to find out more about this game, the history and more! Greek phrases shared on the episode: Shall we play Tavli/Do you have Tavli please?: Tha paíxoume távli?/'Echete távli parakaló? (In Greek: Θα παίξουμε τάβλι;/'Εχετε τάβλι παρακαλώ;) Further Podcast Listening: At the cafe - Bitesize GreekThe Greek Coffee Culture Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land for inspiration for your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the MGI adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature. If you liked the episode, please leave a rating and review, and subscribe or follow to be notified as soon as future episodes are released. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM. There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next? #MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. On this episode, George and Maria talk about what you can do in Athens in 48 hours, for those using the capital city of Greece as a base before heading off to an island, catching a cruise, having a city break or something else. Tune in to find out our top recommendations and more! Greek phrases shared on the episode: A bottle of water please/Can you please fill my bottle with water?: Éna boukáli neró parakaló/Boreíte na gemísete to boukáli mou me neró parakaló? (In Greek: Ένα μπουκάλι νερό παρακαλώ/Μπορείτε να γεμίσετε το μπουκάλι μου με νερό παρακαλώ;) Further Podcast Listening: Athens - A GreekendFine Dining in GreeceThe Athens RivieraAt the cafe - Bitesize GreekA Local Hero - Giorgio HatterThe Greek Coffee Culture Other: thishereAthinoramaTickets for archaeological sites6 March, 25 March, 18 May, 28 October. Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land for inspiration for your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the MGI adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature. If you liked the episode, please leave a rating and review, and subscribe or follow to be notified as soon as future episodes are released. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM. There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next? #MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, George and Maria head to Athens to talk to Konstantinos Karakatsanis, from Gelateria Django in Greece, one of the two natural Gelaterias in the WORLD...although he will challenge you to let him know if there are any more truly natural Gelateria's in the world. Tune in to hear the background story of Django and much much more. Greek phrase shared on the episode: Let's go for ice cream: Páme gia pagotó (In Greek: Πάμε για παγωτό) Links to follow Django on social media: Django AthensDjango Syros Also, to view more about Django, click here to view their website. Don't forget to also check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature. If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM. There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next? #MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, George and Maria continue their new mini series of Bitesize Greek. This episode will focus on the Hotel when you travel to Greece. Tune in to learn key vocabulary around the Hotel including how to ask for early check in, leaving your luggage and extra keys. Don't forget to check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature. If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM. There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next? #MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, George and Maria explore destinations you can visit if you have children, but in an unconventional way.... that is, they do not focus on the big islands, but some other islands and destinations you might not have considered. Tune in to find out our top recommendations and more! Greek phrase shared on the episode: I am (we are) on holiday with the children: Eímai (eímaste) diakopés me ta paidiá (In Greek: Είμαι (είμαστε) διακοπές με τα παιδιά) Further Podcast Listening: Astypalaia - Part 1Astypalaia - Part 2SyrosNafplio Other things to note: Express Skopelitis Don't forget to check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature. If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM. There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next? #MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we deviate slightly from the theme of the podcast and head over to Mexico City to meet George Konstantinou, partner of Mentor, an authentic Greek restaurant and concept in the heart of Mexico City. Tune in to hear the background story of Mentor, who is behind the creation of this concept, what to expect if you visit and much more. Greek words shared on the episode: Hospitality, Memory: Filoxenía, Anámnisi (In Greek: Φιλοξενία, Ανάμνηση) Links to follow Mentor, George and Enriko on social media: George KonstantinouEnriko PaliMentor Also, to view more about Mentor, click here to view their website. Don't forget to also check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature. If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM. There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next? #MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, George and Maria explore things you can do in Greece in the winter, as we know that when many of you think of Greece, you think of the summer and the islands. But Greece is so much more than that. Tune in to find out our top recommendations of things to do in the winter in Greece, presented the My Greek Island way! Greek phrase shared on the episode: Have a good winter: Kaló cheimóna (In Greek: Καλό χειμώνα) Further Podcast Listening: Giorgio HatterMy Greek WineThe Greek Coffee Culture Bitesize Greek: At the CafeAthens - A Greek endGreece Ski DestinationsNafplioSyros Other things to note: AvantisThe worlds 50 best bars Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature. If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM. There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next? #MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, George and Maria continue their new mini series of Bitesize Greek. This episode will focus on going to the ‘zaharoplastio’ which is the Greek patisserie shop that can be found in almost every neighborhood, town and big village in Greece. You will learn key items that you might want to order when you visit the zaharoplastio whilst in Greece Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature. If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM. There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next? #MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, George and Maria talk about fine dining in Greece. They checked the Michelin Guide website for restaurants in Greece with at least one Michelin Star (click here to view) and shortlisted four to talk about on this episode. Tune in to hear more information about these four restaurants, where they are and what they offer, and also if Maria has eaten here. Websites of the restaurants mentioned on the episode: Hytra: https://hytra.gr/ Soil: https://soilrestaurant.gr/ CTC Urban Gastronomy: https://ctc-restaurant.com/ Delta: https://deltarestaurant.gr/ Greek phrase shared: Tasing menu (Degustation menu): Menoú gefsignosías (In Greek: Μενού γευσιγνωσίας) Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram @mygreekisland to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature. If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM. There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next? #MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December is here, so we thought to re-release an episode on the top things to do in the capital city of Greece, Athens, a city both George and Maria love and travel to often, and also where Maria spent her university years. Athens is a great city to head to for a city break and even more fun during December. Tune in to hear when is the best time to go to Athens, how can you get around and what at the MGI verified spots. The episode also includes tips and tricks about the city, the top things to do and plenty of useful information to keep in mind on your first or even subsequent trip. Greek phrase shared on the podcast for I love Athens, I adore Athens: Agapó tin Athína, Latrévo tin Athína (In Greek: Αγαπώ την Αθήνα, Λατρεύω την Αθήνα) Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram @mygreekisland to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature. If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM. There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next? #MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, George and Maria explore winter destinations in Greece where you can go skiing and much more. Tune in to find out top tips about the winter destinations presented in this episode, key highlights, how to get there, activities, points of interest and local production. Maria had many more destinations up her sleeve, so if you like the episode get in touch, so we can come back with a part 2. Greek phrase shared on the episode: Shall we go skiing in the mountains: Páme gia ski sta vouná? (In Greek: Πάμε για σκι στα βουνά;) Further Podcast Listening: Other points noted on the podcast: Arachova: www.ktel-fokidas.grwww.trainose.gr Kalavryta: www.ktelachaias.grhttps://www.odontotos.com/index-en.htm Karpenisi: https://ktelevrytanias.gr/ Metsovo: https://www.averoffmuseum.gr/en/founder-and-metsovo Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature. If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM. There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next? #MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, George and Maria continue their new mini series of Bitesize Greek. This episode will focus on going to the ‘Souvlatzidiko’ the traditional place to eat the famous Greek souvlaki. Tune in to learn key vocabulary around being at the Souvlatzidiko including how to ask for Veggie or Vegan options. Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature. If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM. There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next? #MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, George and Maria, continue the discussion about Astypalaia, an island they visited in the summer of 2023, after the My Greek Island followers on instagram voted for them to do so! And as they had so much to say, they had to split the episode into two parts. This is Part 2! Tune in to find out all more about Astypalaia, the top activities, food and drink, top highlights and some to meet some local heroes on the island from Perla Cruises (Roussos) and To Kafeneio tou Mouggou (Giannis). Further podcast listening: Astypalaia Part 1At the Kafeneio - Bitesize GreekNafplio Greek words/phrases shared on the episode: Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature. If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM. There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next? #MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, George goes solo for this mini history session about the importance of Ohi day. Ohi day (‘No’ day) is celebrated annually on the 28th October in Greece and across the Greek speaking diaspora. Tune in to learn about the significance of this day, how it is celebrated and what to look out for if you are in Greece on this day. Further Podcast listening: Where to go in Greece in OctoberAthens - A Greek-endThe Athens Riviera Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature. If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM. There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next? #MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.